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The Republican National Committee has mailed forms, called the “2020 Congressional District Census,” to selected homes in Montgomery and Berks counties in recent weeks. (Provided)
The Why
Politics

RNC mailer labeled a ‘census’ sows confusion

Census advocates are worried that an RNC mailer called the "2020 Congressional District Census" will confuse Pennsylvanians and cost the state federal funding.

Air Date: March 4, 2020

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Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

Bill banning single-use plastic, paper, foam goes to N.J. Senate vote Thursday

The New Jersey Senate will vote on a bill that comprehensively bans single-use plastic, paper bags, and foam Thursday. 

7 years ago

New Jersey State Police remove Sue Altman, state director, New Jersey Working Families, before George E. Norcross III, left, testifies in front of the New Jersey Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth Strategies about his role in the controversial state tax incentive program, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Trenton, N.J. (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Government Accountability
New Jersey

AG says activist dragged out of N.J. Statehouse was not targeted over politics

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal asked that the disorderly person charge against Sue Altman be dismissed.

7 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during a bill signing ceremony in Berkeley Heights, N.J., Tuesday, July 16, 2019. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy undergoes surgery for tumor in New York City as Oliver takes over

The Democrat will undergo a partial nephrectomy at an unidentified hospital to remove a tumor on his left kidney.

7 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg generated criticism after a 2015 audio clip resurfaced in which he defends aggressive police tactics targeting minority communities. (Carlos Osorio/AP Photo)
Elections
National

Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.

7 years ago

Frank Salazar, 70, shows an
Radio Times
Elections
Politics

Let’s talk Super Tuesday

We discuss the results from Super Tuesday that have come in so far, what they say about the 2020 democratic electorate, and each candidate’s viable path to the nomination.

Air Date: March 4, 2020 10:00 am

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The skyline is reflected in the Schuylkill River as the sun rises over Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Economic Development
Income Inequality
Broke in Philly

Is a universal basic income experiment coming to Philadelphia?

Philadelphia may begin testing a cash subsidy pilot in 2020, city policymakers and nonprofit leaders revealed Tuesday at a press conference. 

7 years ago

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LGBTQ
Billy Penn

After 3-year ethics investigation, Rep. Brian Sims vindicated — despite violations

The prominent LGBTQ advocate and lawmaker called the inquiry a “political attack.”

7 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks, next to his wife Jill during a primary election night rally Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Elections
National

A resurgent Joe Biden claims 9 Super Tuesday victories

Suddenly, the Democratic Party’s presidential field, which featured more than a half dozen candidates a week ago, transformed into a two-man contest.

7 years ago

State System of Higher Education Chancellor Daniel Greenstein testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on March 3, 2020, in the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
PA Post

State university system leader says cost of higher ed is driving enrollment decline

The decline is largest among students from families with less than $110,000 in annual income.

7 years ago

Shell's multi-billion dollar ethane cracker under construction in February, 2020. (Reid R. Frazier/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Energy
Environment
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Democrats could field an anti-fracking candidate in 2020. Can they win in Pennsylvania?

Voters seem split on the question of a fracking ban.

7 years ago

(Miguel Martinez/Billy Penn)
Economic Development
Philadelphia

Philly’s ‘moonshot moment’ plan outlines how to lift 100K from poverty

The proposals include providing rent subsidies, guaranteed income and increasing the availability of adult education.

7 years ago

Dallas County election worker Maxx Nunez tapes up a sign before polls open for Super Tuesday voting at John H. Reagan Elementary School in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Elections

Super Tuesday 2020 election results

Fourteen states hold contests today, with about a third of all delegates for the Democratic nomination at stake.

7 years ago

Supporters of LGBTQ rights took to the street in a demonstration in front of the U.S. Supreme Court last October. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
NPR
LGBTQ
Social Justice

‘Whiplash’ of LGBTQ protections and rights, from Obama to Trump

In the last several years, two White House administrations have used this power in diametrically opposite ways.

7 years ago

Gregory Holston, the former executive director of POWER, joined the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office as senior adviser on advocacy and policy. (Abdul R. Sulayman/
Tribune Photo)
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

Former POWER leader joins DA’s office as senior advisor

The Rev. Gregory Holston, who has served as the executive director of POWER, joined the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office as the senior advisor on advocacy and policy.

7 years ago

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